Causes of the Revolution
What country ruled the 13 American colonies before the Revolution?
Great Britain (Britain).
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington.
What war did the American colonists fight to gain independence from Great Britain?
The American Revolution.
What large ocean lies between the American colonies and Great Britain?
The Atlantic Ocean.
What document announced that the 13 colonies were independent from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence.
What were taxes that colonists had to pay on certain goods?
Taxes imposed by Great Britain.
Who helped write the Declaration of Independence and later became president?
Thomas Jefferson.
What two battles in April 1775 marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord.
What mountain range formed a major barrier to westward movement by colonists?
The Appalachian Mountains.
In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776.
What famous protest involved colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party.
Who was the British king during the American Revolution?
King George III.
Who was the person who informed the Patriots that " The British are coming"
Paul Revere
Why were rivers important during the American Revolution?
They provided travel routes, resources, and strategic locations for moving troops and supplies.
What does independence mean for a country?
It means governing itself rather than being ruled by another country.
What phrase did colonists use to argue that they should not be taxed without having a voice in government?
No taxation without representation.
What patriot and writer helped inspire colonists to support independence with his words?
Thomas Paine.
What 1777 American victory convinced France that the Patriots might win and helped lead to a French alliance?
The Battle of Saratoga.
How could mountains and rivers make it harder for an army to travel?
They could slow soldiers, block routes, and make moving supplies more difficult.
What country became an important ally of the Americans and helped them fight the British?
France.
Why did many colonists believe British taxes were unfair?
They had no representatives in the British Parliament to speak for them.
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No Voice at the Table
Why was George Washington's leadership important to the American victory?
He helped keep the Continental Army together and led it through difficult battles.
What major battle led to the start of the American Revolution, and who fought the battle?
French and Indian War. Fought between France/Indians and Great Britain/Americans.
How could control of rivers and important travel routes help an army win a battle?
It could help the army move troops and supplies, communicate, and limit the enemy's movement.
After the war, what did the Treaty of Paris of 1783 officially recognize?
The United States' independence from Great Britain.